About Mario Braga Gadelha
Lived 1934 – 2010 (aged 75). Mario Braga Gadelha was a Brazilian association football player.
Mario Braga Gadelha (24 April 1934 – 8 April 2010) commonly known as Babá, was a Brazilian former footballer who played as a forward for Ceará, Flamengo and UNAM.
Career Babá started his professional career in 1952 at the age of sixteen with Ceará. He was later sold in 1953 to Flamengo. In 1961 he was called to the Brazil national football team for a friendly match against Paraguay.
He played with UNAM from 1962, in the club's first season at the Primera División, Mexican football top-flight, to 1967.
After his spell in Mexican football, Babá came back to Brazil where he played for one season with Ceará.
Babá died on 8 April 2010.
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Who was Mario Braga Gadelha?
Brazilian association football player (1934-2010)
When was Mario Braga Gadelha born?
Mario Braga Gadelha was born on 24 April 1934 in Aracati.
When did Mario Braga Gadelha die?
Mario Braga Gadelha died on 8 April 2010.
What was Mario Braga Gadelha's occupation?
Mario Braga Gadelha was an association football player.
What nationality was Mario Braga Gadelha?
Mario Braga Gadelha was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Mario Braga Gadelha
· DBpedia: Babá (footballer, born 1934)
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